Microsoft SQL Azure

Your company is thinking about placing its SQL Database in the cloud and you need to figure out how to do it. This course will give you the fundamentals of SQL Azure, part of Microsofts Azure Platform. In this course you will see what SQL Azure is, how it works and how to administer it. You will learn about designing a database and how to apply sharding and federations. You will then learn how to secure the database in the cloud. Then how to migrate any existing databases, about reporting, datasync and application connectivity. Then wrap up with an OData overview with mobile application, backing up and restoring and Azure Storage Interoperability.PrerequisitesA good understanding of SQL Server 2005 or higher and SQL Server Management Studio.